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It'll cost more for international tourists to visit Utah's national parks starting Jan 1st.
Annual passes for nonresidents will cost $250, rather than $80. And there'll be an extra $100/person fee to visit some of the most popular parks, including Zion and Bryce Canyon. www.nps.gov/planyourvisi...
Annual passes for nonresidents will cost $250, rather than $80. And there'll be an extra $100/person fee to visit some of the most popular parks, including Zion and Bryce Canyon. www.nps.gov/planyourvisi...
Entrance Passes (U.S. National Park Service)
The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series is your ticket to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites, covering entrance, standard amenity, and day-use fees.
www.nps.gov
November 25, 2025 at 11:48 PM
It'll cost more for international tourists to visit Utah's national parks starting Jan 1st.
Annual passes for nonresidents will cost $250, rather than $80. And there'll be an extra $100/person fee to visit some of the most popular parks, including Zion and Bryce Canyon. www.nps.gov/planyourvisi...
Annual passes for nonresidents will cost $250, rather than $80. And there'll be an extra $100/person fee to visit some of the most popular parks, including Zion and Bryce Canyon. www.nps.gov/planyourvisi...
Critics of Utah's challenged air quality aren't impressed with the streamlining push, calling it "a mistake in terms of regulating various sources of pollution."
Utah expands its streamlined ‘Permit By Rule’ to cover 7 new industrial activities
A House bill from the last legislative session required the Division of Air Quality to assess whether a Permit by Rule process could be applied to additional Utah industries to reduce lengthy…
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November 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Critics of Utah's challenged air quality aren't impressed with the streamlining push, calling it "a mistake in terms of regulating various sources of pollution."
There isn't any info on the special session agenda, but it's likely to deal with details and deadlines for redistricting and the 2026 election. "That's what the attorneys are looking at now," says Gov. Cox.
Lawmakers will appeal Utah’s new redistricting map. Cox to call a special session
GOP lawmakers want the Utah Supreme Court to overturn the new map before the 2026 midterms.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
There isn't any info on the special session agenda, but it's likely to deal with details and deadlines for redistricting and the 2026 election. "That's what the attorneys are looking at now," says Gov. Cox.
To smartphone or not to smartphone (or dumb phone)? That is the parental gift-giving question.
’Tis the season for gift giving. Should parents get their kid a smartphone?
Every year seems to be even more tech-dependent than the year before. That can be stressful for parents with young kids.
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
To smartphone or not to smartphone (or dumb phone)? That is the parental gift-giving question.
Speaker Schultz, Senate President Adams, Gov. Cox and GOP lawmakers are “fully united” in appealing the judge’s redistricting map ruling.
Lawmakers will appeal Utah’s new redistricting map. Cox to call a special session
GOP lawmakers want the Utah Supreme Court to overturn the new map before the 2026 midterms.
www.kuer.org
November 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Speaker Schultz, Senate President Adams, Gov. Cox and GOP lawmakers are “fully united” in appealing the judge’s redistricting map ruling.
4 counties — Carbon, Duchesne , Uintah and Wayne — really demonstrate the wins and the stumbles of Utah's 2030 water goals. buff.ly/dt5W91H
November 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
4 counties — Carbon, Duchesne , Uintah and Wayne — really demonstrate the wins and the stumbles of Utah's 2030 water goals. buff.ly/dt5W91H
The change promotes more equity in missions, but women would still serve for 18 months, compared to 2 years for men.
LDS Church lowers minimum age for women missionaries to 18
The last age adjustment occurred in 2012, significantly increasing applications. Some experts say this move promotes equality in missionary opportunities. Women would still serve for 18 months,…
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November 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The change promotes more equity in missions, but women would still serve for 18 months, compared to 2 years for men.
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After right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called for civility. NPR's Steve Inskeep spoke with him at a meeting of the Western Governors' Association. n.pr/3Xd6tLb
Utah Gov. Cox appealed for civility after Charlie Kirk's murder. Did America listen?
After right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called for civility. NPR's Steve Inskeep spoke with him at a meeting of the Western Governors' Association.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:12 AM
After right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called for civility. NPR's Steve Inskeep spoke with him at a meeting of the Western Governors' Association. n.pr/3Xd6tLb
One consequence of starting a new city? There's been a glut of new building permits filed as people rush to get in before any new rules are made. buff.ly/V4PUj94
Utah’s newest city discovers the joy of being on your own: paperwork and deadlines
Ogden Valley City has a lot to figure out, from how to fund its first few months to where it’ll hold meetings in the long term.
www.kuer.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
One consequence of starting a new city? There's been a glut of new building permits filed as people rush to get in before any new rules are made. buff.ly/V4PUj94
The Democratic side of the race for the new 1st District is getting crowded.
Redistricting set off a scramble. Utah’s new 1st District race now has 5 candidates
Nate Blouin has served in the Utah Senate since 2023 and said he’s “prepared to speak up” on the issues that matter most to the voters in Utah’s new District 1. He and political newcomer Luis…
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November 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The Democratic side of the race for the new 1st District is getting crowded.
Parents, at what age did you let your kids have a smartphone?
’Tis the season for gift giving. Should parents get their kid a smartphone?
Every year seems to be even more tech-dependent than the year before. That can be stressful for parents with young kids.
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Parents, at what age did you let your kids have a smartphone?
Down the road, there are less immediate things to consider, like a formal process to name the city, since Ogden Valley City was intended to be a placeholder.
Utah’s newest city discovers the joy of being on your own: paperwork and deadlines
Ogden Valley City has a lot to figure out, from how to fund its first few months to where it’ll hold meetings in the long term.
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Down the road, there are less immediate things to consider, like a formal process to name the city, since Ogden Valley City was intended to be a placeholder.
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Ogden Valley City has a lot to figure out, from how to fund its first few months to where it’ll hold meetings in the long term.
It's like a kid moving out of their parents' house.
www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
It's like a kid moving out of their parents' house.
www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
Utah’s newest city discovers the joy of being on your own: paperwork and deadlines
Ogden Valley City has a lot to figure out, from how to fund its first few months to where it’ll hold meetings in the long term.
www.kuer.org
November 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Ogden Valley City has a lot to figure out, from how to fund its first few months to where it’ll hold meetings in the long term.
It's like a kid moving out of their parents' house.
www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
It's like a kid moving out of their parents' house.
www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
New amendments to some old adoption laws could be on #utleg’s 2026 docket.
Early steps are being taken to reform Utah’s easy adoption laws
Utah is known around the country as an adoption tourism state. Now, new amendments to old laws are being drafted for the upcoming legislative session.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:33 PM
New amendments to some old adoption laws could be on #utleg’s 2026 docket.
The Policy Project has a track record of prodding lawmakers into action. Next on the docket: More support for Utah families.
These advocates have Utah lawmakers’ ears. In 2026, they want help for families
The Policy Project has successfully championed bills in the past, including getting free period products in schools. Next, they want to increase affordability for families.
buff.ly
November 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The Policy Project has a track record of prodding lawmakers into action. Next on the docket: More support for Utah families.
Concerns over finances? What worries you the most right now?
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buff.ly
November 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Concerns over finances? What worries you the most right now?
One idea is to limit adoption agencies from advertising incentives for pregnant women in exchange for an adoption agreement.
Early steps are being taken to reform Utah’s easy adoption laws
Utah is known around the country as an adoption tourism state. Now, new amendments to old laws are being drafted for the upcoming legislative session.
buff.ly
November 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
One idea is to limit adoption agencies from advertising incentives for pregnant women in exchange for an adoption agreement.
What's going on in Wayne County? We're glad you asked... buff.ly/dt5W91H
November 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
What's going on in Wayne County? We're glad you asked... buff.ly/dt5W91H
The last time the church made a change was 2012, lowering the age for women from 21. The new change brings the ages for both men and women in line.
LDS Church lowers minimum age for women missionaries to 18
The last age adjustment occurred in 2012, significantly increasing applications. Some experts say this move promotes equality in missionary opportunities. Women would still serve for 18 months,…
buff.ly
November 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The last time the church made a change was 2012, lowering the age for women from 21. The new change brings the ages for both men and women in line.
When you're getting out of your parent's metaphorical basement, you gotta dot the i's and cross the t's.
Utah’s newest city discovers the joy of being on your own: paperwork and deadlines
Ogden Valley City has a lot to figure out, from how to fund its first few months to where it’ll hold meetings in the long term.
buff.ly
November 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
When you're getting out of your parent's metaphorical basement, you gotta dot the i's and cross the t's.
“People need to be convinced there's a need and a purpose for undertaking water conservation.” And some Utah counties hear that loud and clear. Others? Well, they’re catching up. buff.ly/dt5W91H
Utah has county-by-county water goals. Is your county hitting them?
Around half of Utah’s counties have met their 2030 conservation goals. Taking a closer look at who is succeeding and struggling offers a glimpse of why it’s hard to save water in Utah.
www.kuer.org
November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“People need to be convinced there's a need and a purpose for undertaking water conservation.” And some Utah counties hear that loud and clear. Others? Well, they’re catching up. buff.ly/dt5W91H
74% of Utah parents with young kids say they need 2 incomes to get by, according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.
These advocates have Utah lawmakers’ ears. In 2026, they want help for families
The Policy Project has successfully championed bills in the past, including getting free period products in schools. Next, they want to increase affordability for families.
buff.ly
November 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
74% of Utah parents with young kids say they need 2 incomes to get by, according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.
A hot tray of lasagna with some garlic bread, salad and homemade cookies … It doesn’t change everything, but it means a warm meal for one family.
Volunteers deliver ‘Lasagna Love’ as shutdown effects linger for Utah families
Demand for free lasagnas shot up during the government shutdown. One Utahn turned her birthday into a lasagna-making party to put a dent in the backlog.
buff.ly
November 23, 2025 at 11:05 PM
A hot tray of lasagna with some garlic bread, salad and homemade cookies … It doesn’t change everything, but it means a warm meal for one family.
The deadline is 2030, so we’re halfway through Utah’s county-by-county water conservation plan. Who’s struggling and who’s succeeding?
Utah has county-by-county water goals. Is your county hitting them?
Around half of Utah’s counties have met their 2030 conservation goals. Taking a closer look at who is succeeding and struggling offers a glimpse of why it’s hard to save water in Utah.
buff.ly
November 23, 2025 at 10:53 PM
The deadline is 2030, so we’re halfway through Utah’s county-by-county water conservation plan. Who’s struggling and who’s succeeding?